Sexual and other forms of gender-based violence (SGBV) while prevalent in conflict zones around the globe, is grossly underreported. Used as a method of war or as part of a widespread and systematic attack against the civilian population, SGBV impacts men and boys as well as women and girls. Fear and cultural stigma are among …
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Children continue to be recruited and used in a number of conflict zones around the world. Although international efforts are being made to prevent the use of child soldiers and to hold those responsible to account, it is estimated that there are hundreds of thousands of children in armed groups around the world. Unfortunately, the …
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